Checking The Rubber Grip; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Clutch Lever; Checking/Correcting The Fluid Level Of The Hydraulic Clutch - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.42

Checking the rubber grip

11.43

Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever

11.44

Checking/correcting the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch

Info
The fluid level rises with increased wear of the clutch lining discs.
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage and wear and to ensure they
are firmly seated.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the left and onto the han-
dle tube of the throttle grip on the right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the
handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged or worn:
401197-01
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Change the rubber grip.
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Check that screw
Guideline
Screw, handle bar fixed
grip, left
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The diamond
102245-10
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting

screw .
Info
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
102194-10
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Check the fluid level.
Fluid level below container rim
» If the fluid level does not meet specifications:
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
102195-10
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
 is firmly seated.
M4
 must be located at the top.

.
 with membrane  .
5 Nm Loctite
(3.7 lbf ft)
4 mm (0.16 in)
p. 102)
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